Pulmonary Rehabilitation

For those living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis and other lung diseases, St. Mary’s of Michigan offers a program to help you breathe easier.

Patients learn:

About their disease condition

How to take medications properly

Smoking cessation techniques

Specialized breathing techniques and exercises

Importance of diet

Daily energy saving strategies

An individualized exercise plan help patients:

Gain strength and conditioning

Gain confidence to be more independent

Improve their outlook on life and reduce anxiety

Strengthen their heart and lungs

During exercise sessions, therapists monitor heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and lung function. Experts also track patient progress and compare ability before and after pulmonary rehabilitation. Therapists will also help patients develop a home exercise program of their own.